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Ceremony
$950 starting price
Ceremony
$950 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2009

Bello Giorno Estate is a modern interpretation of a romantic Italian villa in Tuscany. The grounds were inspired by and seek to emulate the villas of Tuscany's countryside. Situated alongside the scenic and historic Pequest river in Belvidere New Jersey, our Estate personifies an intimate natural elegance. Our grounds are carefully curated with a grand entrance gate, flowing gardens, and seasonal designs that provide the perfect accompaniment to our three outdoor ceremony spaces. Our riverside rock walls provide the perfect space to sit quietly with your loved one and enjoy a specialty cocktail as you watch the river flow and native fauna pass by.

Bello Giorno Estate books one wedding per day, and you can trust us to make sure your's is an unforgettable experience!

Facilities and Capacities

Bello Giorno Estate can accommodate up to 125 guests. This makes us intimate enough to cater to your wedding personally, but also large enough for your guest's to have plenty of room to explore our grounds.

Services Offered

Bello Giorno Estate can provide an array of quality services to give you an unforgettable wedding day. We will cater to even the smallest details because we know how important they are to our couples, including: centerpieces, wedding cake, favors and other decor to compliment the Estate.

Bello Giorno Estate offers the services of an experienced wedding planning team that will assist you with all the details that come with preparing for your special day. Additional services that we offer include:

  • Private Bridal Cottage suite
  • Bridal Assstant
  • 3 outdoor ceremony options with river views
  • Indoor ceremony option
  • Window filled cocktail space alongside the scenic outdoors
  • Manicured patio space
  • Complete set up and cleanup for the event
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Tents
  • Shuttle
  • Parking
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine

The Schiano Family has been serving northern New Jersey unique Italian fare since 1970 in an array of succesful restaurants and establishments. Menu selections include passed hors d'oeuvres, hot & cold buffet stations, and plated serving styles. Various dietary alternatives can be provided. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan and Vegatarian menus are available. We will be happy to prepare and accomodate for any dietary need.

Bello Giorno Estate also provides an array of bartending services and bar packages that can be customized to your event.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$950

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$950

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December
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Reviews of Bello Giorno Estate

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
66 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Bello Giorno is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as breathtaking, with a beautiful setting along a river and picturesque grounds. The staff, including Monica and Stephanie, are praised for their exceptional service, professionalism, and attention to detail. Guests were impressed with the delicious food and personalized experience, making Bello Giorno a top choice for a low-stress wedding with a warm and intimate atmosphere.

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Bello Giorno is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as breathtaking, with a beautiful setting along a river and picturesque grounds. The staff, including Monica and Stephanie, are praised for their exceptional service, professionalism, and attention to detail. Guests were impressed with the delicious food and personalized experience, making Bello Giorno a top choice for a low-stress wedding with a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Eugene
Eugene S. Sent on 07/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Honest management with the best value, beautiful natural setting.

Go here for a personal, intimate touch. Right from the start, Monica Schiano, Bello Giorno's Wedding Coordinator made it personal, she truly wanted our life's best day to be perfect for us. Her heart is sincere and it shows! Stephanie, Bello Giorno's top bridal assistant, was the shining star of the event. Stephanie walked us through the rehearsal, kept her phone on 24/7, and went THE EXTRA MILE for us! Both of these amazing ladies did WHATEVER they could to make it special and perfect for us, and they did it from the heart, never nickel and diming us. I feel that this is the best wedding venue in NJ. The venue is a perfect setting with a small, gurgling river bordering the property. The food is spectacular. Many of our guests said that this was the best wedding they've ever been to!
Sue
Sue E. Sent on 07/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

i had my daughter's baby shower at bello giorno estate. The staff was a tremendous help to me with setting up. The staff set up my dessert table so it made a beautiful presentation. Monica hung my clothesline and hung the onsies and outfits on it. This was a wonderful help to me timewise. During the shower they went to the tables and asked my guests if the wanted drinks or refills. They were helpful in many ways and even some guests commented on how wonderful they were. overall, they made ME look good. No other venue that I've used did what these girls did.
T
Tim H. Sent on 11/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bello Giorno helped make our wedding day unforgettable.

Bello Giorno did a phenomenal job of hosting our wedding reception in October. It felt as though they took care of everything, letting us enjoy the day stress-free. The very reasonably priced package included the cake and catering and the food was amazing! Also the venue has a very welcoming family feel, as personal as it is elegant, and the staff are exceptionally kind and friendly, from the manager to the bridal assistant to the bartender and butlers – they made us feel like we were among family.
Throughout the planning process, Monica and Stephanie were just a phone call or text away, highly responsive to our questions and with an exceptional attention to detail. The service we got from Bello Giorno leading up to the day, as well as on the day itself, was remarkable. We were able to personalize the wedding to our heart’s desire, with Stephanie and Monica supporting us every step of the way toward realizing that vision.
We had our ceremony at our church and came to Bello Giorno later in the day for the reception. Upon our arrival to the venue, being able to retreat by ourselves into the beautiful cottage behind the venue and have some cocktails and appetizers in private helped us to ground ourselves and take everything in. Staff were delicately attentive to us, making sure we had enough food and drink while also allowing for our space.
The grounds are gorgeous. Some guests were seen stepping outside during the reception and just admiring the water running by in the river, or holding low-key conversation, remarking on how pleasant the outdoors was.
The inside of the venue was just the perfect size for our wedding, large enough to give everyone their space while also small enough to allow everyone to be near enough to one another and mingle. Things came together more nicely than we could have imagined.
Ultimately, we can say with confidence that Bello Giorno helped make our day as happy as possible. And our guests concurred – they reported the event was charming and the food was delicious, and at least one guest made a point of urging us to write a positive review if we did not already plan to do so ourselves (though we did plan to!). Every guest seemed to be made to feel as honored, welcomed and taken care of as we the bride and groom felt, which was very important to us. We’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests about the venue and their staff. They even went above and beyond to prepare special meals for some of our vegetarian and vegan guests!
We highly recommend Bello Giorno, especially if low-stress wedding planning and a warm, intimate family feel complemented by phenomenal Italian food are desired on your special day. If we were to do the day over, we would have it be just the same, and we would trust Bello Giorno to make it as perfect as they did the first time.
Thanks Bello Giorno for helping make our day unforgettable!

Shannon and Tim
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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For those looking for that "personal touch," I can't say enough about Tom and his team at Bello Giorno. As one of our most loyal vendors in the GayWeddings.com network in the past few years, Bello Giorno Catering has a proven record for taking care of the needs of LGBT couples. From a business-to-business perspective, we have loved getting to know Tom as we value highly personal relationships in our increasingly impersonal world.

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